Bart Macdonald

Bart Macdonald is the Founder and Managing Partner at Bloom Equity Partners, a private equity firm based in New York that focuses on investing in lower-middle market enterprise software and tech-enabled services companies. He has over 15 years of experience in private equity and operational roles, having previously supported investment and operations teams at a technology-focused private equity firm. Macdonald has also served as the CEO and co-founder of several technology companies, including SaplingHR, which was acquired by Kallidus Group in 2019.12

Professional Background

• Current Role: As the Managing Partner at Bloom Equity Partners since 2020, Macdonald oversees the firm's investment strategy and governance. Bloom Equity Partners aims to unlock growth in its portfolio companies through capital investment and operational resources.123

• Previous Experience: Before founding Bloom Equity, Macdonald held various leadership roles in technology companies and was involved in early-stage investments through MacVentures Group. His experience includes being a Regional Director at General Assembly and leading the growth of startups in the tech sector.12

Education

Macdonald holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Columbia Business School and has a background in Business and Psychology from Macquarie University.12

Board Memberships

In addition to his role at Bloom, he serves on the boards of several companies, including RightCrowd, Soutron Global, and Viostream, contributing his expertise to help these organizations grow and succeed in their respective markets.12